Hey LB,
A deep breath, sharing the sunshine, and a hug from wifey helps a lot (well, mine is from my husband.)
Ever since you put up that thread about your dog dying, you've been my secret favorite. Just touched a nerve there, I guess.
Now..............seeing that you're my secret favorite.............I can talk to you like I do my husband. "You damned ol' fool. Take a break, come back & we'll still luv' ya."
Which he quickly counters with, "Well, if I'm a fool........you're Ms. Fool."
I fail to see the relevance, but he always says that. Men.
Btw., did you ever get a new dog friend? I've still got my 3 dopey dachshunds.
Best wishes,
waiting